GRE Word List
AMALGAM
a mixture of different elements
The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
| posterity | the offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation |
| fell | skin |
| waver | to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction |
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
| unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| morbid | of, relating to, or characteristic of disease |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |